[12. Special provision regarding fine.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any Metropolitan Magistrate, or any Judicial Magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf, to pass a sentence of fine exceeding five thousand rupees on any person convicted of contravening any order made under section 3.]
Section 12: Special provision regarding fine.
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955Central Act · Act 10 of 1955
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Section | 12 |
| Marginal note | Special provision regarding fine. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
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- substituted, Act 30 of 1974. . Subs. by Act 30 of 1974, s. 9 (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
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